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Lot #227
Ferdinand Cohn

Assisting in the publication of a colleague’s book

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Assisting in the publication of a colleague’s book

German botanist (1828–1898) who pioneered research into bacteria and who was the first to classify them as plants. ALS in German, one page both sides, 5 x 8, Pflanzenphysiologisches Institut, Breslau letterhead, June 4, 1984. Cohn writes to an unnamed doctor. In part (translated): “Don’t be angry that I kept the books for so long; I had started to mark down for you some appendices and doubtful points; but other work did not let me finish, and thus I forgot your manuscripts, which were in the Institute…. I had spoken a long time ago to my publisher, Mr. Max Muller, about your book; he was not disinclined to publish it; if you want to send him the work after thorough final corrections and refer to me, I shall recommend acceptance. Perhaps Gustav Fischer in Jena … would publish your book. Therefore, again, excuse the delay; which can really only be excused because of the very great and varied demands on me.” In fine condition. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #314 - Ended October 18, 2006